ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Exceedingly

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɪkˈsidɪŋli/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Exceedingly is an adverb meaning To a great or unusual degree, extent, etc.; extremely.

Meaning

To a great or unusual degree, extent, etc.; extremely.

Example Sentences

American Eagle released a campaign starring the exceedingly charismatic actress Sydney Sweeney.
1865, Henry David Thoreau, Cape Cod, Chapter II. "Stage-coach Views", page 16. This coach was an exceedingly narrow one […]
I gasped and nearly sank to the ground, for I knew that such a situation must result in some dreadful tragedy, of which it seemed exceedingly probable to me that I should be the first victim.
It is an exceedingly easy thing for a Governor or a President to go along with the drift of the tide, to veto vicious legislation, to give honest administration, to lead a perfectly peaceful life, and to avoid criticism or attack. Of such are the hundreds of forgotten Governors and the dozens of Presidents whom we have to look up in a history book.

Synonyms for exceedingly

Depending on context, synonyms include passing, extremely.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include extremely, passing, enormously, tremendously, immensely, hugely.

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